Twin Otter aircraft upgrade certified by FAA
aerobd.news : Aerospace engineering firm Ikhana has received FAA certification to upgrade the DHC-6-300 Twin Otter to carry up to 14,000 lbs (6350kg). The modification means that a Twin Otter
F-35 begins formal operational testing
aerobd.news : The F-35 Lightning II program has reached a major milestone with the official start of its operational testing. The formal F-35 Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) started
In depth: Airbus’ Racer fast helicopter set for 2020 test flight
aerobd.news : There is a lot of excitement and interest in Racer (Rapid And Cost-Efficient Rotorcraft) helicopter, a technology demonstrator being developed by Airbus Helicopters. The clock is ticking towards
Cargo giant Volga-Dnepr Group opens Operations Base at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to serve customers across North and South America
aerobd.news : Volga-Dnepr Group, one of the world’s largest cargo airline operators and the world leader in the transportation of oversized and super-heavy cargoes, has opened an Operations Base at
The inside line on the Polestar 1’s chassis dynamics
aerobd.news : With the Polestar 1 scheduled to be production-ready in mid-2019, work is continuing apace on its test program, with a current focus being chassis dynamics and driver experience
Russian Helicopters to certify a service center in Egypt in 2019
aerobd.news : Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) is completing the creation of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) center for Mi-8/17 helicopters based at the facilities of
Audi debuts e-tron GT concept at LA Auto Show
aerobd.news : This year’s LA Auto Show has seen Audi reveal its e-tron GT concept, with the automobile scheduled to go into production in two years time. Developed in close
Second-gen Nissan Leaf Nismo RC is a showcase for EV racing technology
aerobd.news : Nissan has unveiled the ‘RC’ racing version of its second-generation Leaf EV. The Leaf Nismo RC has an electric motor on each axle for all-wheel drive, producing a
Advanced Propulsion Centre to invest in three low-carbon propulsion projects
aerobd.news : The UK’s secretary of state for business, energy and industrial strategy, Greg Clark MP, has announced further support for the research and development of low-carbon vehicle technologies in
Boeing KC-46 tanker completes phase II receiver certification testing
aerobd.news : Boeing’s KC-46 tanker program has completed its planned Phase II receiver certification flight testing following three weeks of test flights with F-15 aircraft out of Edwards Air Force
Airbus moves Zephyr flight testing to Australia
aerobd.news : Airbus Defence has officially opened the operating base for its Zephyr drone in Wyndham, Western Australia. The high-altitude pseudo satellite (HAPS), the development of which was originally started
New sensor fusion hardware for autonomous military vehicles revealed
aerobd.news : As the US Army seeks to modernize its methods by developing autonomous solutions for the battlefield, finding the hardware tough enough to survive the rigors of war is